Christmas Offering Plate

December 22 – 28, 2026

At Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, we have a cherished tradition of giving 100% of our undesignated Christmas offerings to outreach efforts—locally, nationally, and internationally.

More than 2,000 years ago, Mary and Joseph were told there was no room for them at the inn (Luke 2:7). There was no place of welcome or hospitality for the Christ Child. This Christmas, Saint Michael invites us to make room for baby Jesus by making room for others. Through our Christmas Offering, we can support three of our nonprofit partners whose ministries welcome, affirm, and care for vulnerable and displaced people. Together, we can share Christ’s love by opening our hearts and extending hope to those for whom there is no room in our world.

2026 Christmas Offering Recipients

Gateway of Grace

Gateway of Grace empowers refugee and immigrant families in Dallas to move from surviving to thriving. Through English classes, career development, citizenship preparation, and community support, Gateway of Grace helps families achieve stability, economic mobility, and a true sense of belonging in their new home.

Help and Hope for the Hill Country

Help & Hope for the Hill Country, a ministry of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Kerr County, was established in response to the devastating 2025 floods. Through disaster case management, emergency assistance, mental health support, and healing programs, the ministry walks alongside individuals and families as they rebuild their lives and communities.

American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) supports the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities, serving vulnerable and displaced people throughout the Holy Land and neighboring countries. Together with the Diocese, AFEDJ provides healthcare, education, and hope to people of all faiths.